Microlot Black Diamond Natural Costa Rica - Finca Calle Liles

STRAWBERRY TAFFY, COFFEE CHERRY, CRANBERRY, JAMMY Process: Natural Origin: Costa Rica Region: Sabanilla de Alajuela, Central Valley Elevation: 1400 - 1600 MASL Variety: Sarchimor (T5296) Harvest: December - April Micromill: Las Lajas Retail 10oz. Price: $33.10 Importer Notes Oscar and Francisca Chacón are third-generation coffee producers, but the coffee is more than just in their family heritage: It's in their hearts and souls as well. The couple is committed to quality and innovation, and are among the very first farmers in Costa Rica to produce Honey and Natural process specialty coffee. What makes this process different from all the rest is the intentional curing process. They look to obtain sweeter, more clear, and bright coffees with the Diamond process. It is still a Natural process, but the drying period takes between 15 to 22 days. What they’re aiming for with this process is slow dehydration, slower than usual, not allowing the temperature to rise abruptly, and everything under controlled measures. With this process, they don’t want to harm the beans with high temperatures, but allow the sugars of the mucilage to cold crystalize.